discrimination
noun/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #2,756 most common English word
Meaning
Unfair treatment of people based on race, sex, or other differences.
Example sentence
discrimination based on race or gender is unfair and unjust.
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